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Pair of Westnofa Siesta Chairs
By Westnofa Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Danish modern Westnofa siesta chairs with bent plywood frames and deep brown leather upholstery
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Pair of Ingmar Relling Siesta Chairs
By Westnofa Furniture, Ingmar Relling
Located in Highland, IN
A beautiful pair of classic "Siesta" chairs by Ingmar Relling for Westnofa. The cantilevered
Category
Vintage 1970s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
High Back Steel Frame Siesta Chair in Grey Leather, circa 1970
By Ingmar Relling, Westnofa Furniture
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Steel Frame Siesta Chair in Grey Leather, circa 1970. Beautiful steel framed high back grey leather
Category
Vintage 1970s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Erhardsen & Andersen, "Siesta" Chair with Ottoman, Black Leather, Lounge Chair
By Erhardsen & Andersen
Located in Toledo, OH
Erhardsen and Andersen, "Siesta" chair with ottoman. 20th century. Black leather tufted armchair on
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 36.5 in W 31 in D 30 in
Pair of Relling Highback Siesta Chairs in Beige Leather with Matching Ottoman
By Ingmar Relling, Westnofa Furniture
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Great pair of highback Siesta chairs in light grey leather with one matching ottoman and light
Category
Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Beech
H 38.5 in W 25.25 in D 28 in
Pair of Brown Leather Ingmar Relling Siesta Chairs
By Ingmar Relling
Located in Goshen, NY
Item Type
Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
Materials
Leather
Condition
Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Minor Imperfections due to wear and tare of vintage piece.
Category
Vintage 1950s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Upholstery, Hardwood
Pair Midcentury Westnofa Siesta Chairs - Highback Leather - Ingmar Relling
By Ekorness, Westnofa Furniture, Ingmar Relling
Located in Decatur, GA
Pair of vintage midcentury Scandinavian modern "Siesta" lounge chairs by Ingmar Relling for
Category
Vintage 1970s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Canvas, Beech
No Reserve
H 39 in W 29 in D 33 in
Sought After Vintage Original Scandinavian Ingmar Relling Bentwood Siesta Chairs
By Westnofa Furniture, Ingmar Relling
Located in Markington, GB
Retro vintage original Scandinavian Ingmar Relling designed bentwood unusual light wood siesta
Category
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Bentwood, Fabric, Leather
H 38.98 in W 28.75 in D 33.47 in
Siesta Chairs attributed to Ingmar Relling (2 Pieces)
By Ingmar Relling
Located in Budapest, HU
Iconic chairs attributed to Ingmar Relling.
The "SIESTA" design was first drafted in 1965. It grew
Category
Vintage 1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Beech
Vintage Ingmar Relling Armchair, Early Ingmar Relling Siesta Chair, Westnofa
By Ingmar Relling
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
What a beautiful piece of furniture! This early Ingmar Relling is a lust for the eye. The curves, the material and the little details such as the push button to connect the cushion t...
Category
Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Bentwood
H 32.68 in W 25.99 in D 31.89 in
Pair of Midcentury Scandinavian Modern Leather Siesta Lounge Chairs by Westnofa
By Westnofa Furniture
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Norwegian modern low Siesta chairs designed by Ingmar Relling. Blonde beech Wooden frames, beautiful red
Category
Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Canvas, Birch
H 32 in W 24 in D 34 in
Westnofa Scandinavian Rosewood Lounge Chair & Ottoman by Ingmar Relling
By Westnofa Furniture
Located in Pasadena, TX
.
It's nice early example of Ingmar Relling's iconic "Siesta" chair comes with its matching ottoman. The
Category
Vintage 1970s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Ingmar Relling "Siesta" lounge chair - Flora edition, high back
By Ingmar Relling
Located in Copenhagen, DK
The rare and unique FLORA edition of the classic SIESTA lounge chairs was made in 2005 to celebrate
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Mid-Century Modern Low Back Cognac Siesta Lounge by Westnofa Newly Upholstered
By Westnofa Furniture, Ingmar Relling
Located in Chicago, IL
Italian Leather
Ingmar Relling for Westnofa low back Siesta chair. This authentic Mid-Century Modern
Category
Vintage 1980s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
H 31.5 in W 26 in D 31.5 in
Ingmar Relling – Lounge chair and Ottoman – Black Leather – Ekornes – 1980s
By Ingmar Relling
Located in NIEUWKUIJK, NB
This is a ‘newer’ version of the classic Siesta chair according to the design of Ingmar Relling
Category
Vintage 1980s European Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wood
H 39.38 in W 26.78 in D 32.29 in
Rare Thonet Deck Chair Model 480, circa 1930
By Thonet, Hans & Wassili Luckhardt
Located in Amsterdam, NL
fabric. One of the handles is new.
First design named Siesta chair designed by Hans and Wassily
Category
Vintage 1930s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
4 Vintage Original Siesta Leather Chairs by Ingmar Relling
By Ingmar Relling
Located in Asker, 30
1960s midcentury Siesta lounge chair by Norwegian designer Ingmar Relling for Westnofa Furniture
Category
Vintage 1960s Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Bentwood
Lounge Chair in Solid Oak Wood with Gray Textile Cushion and Reclining Backrest
By Laura Noriega
Located in Zapopan, Jalisco. CP
Siesta chair is a spacious, sturdy and low chair perfect for lounging carved from solid wood
Category
2010s Mexican Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Oak
H 35.44 in W 29.53 in D 31.5 in
1960’s, Norwegian Design, "Siesta" Lounge Chair by Ingmar Relling, Leather
By Ingmar Relling
Located in Tarm, 82
Original 1960’s mid century ‘Siesta’ lounge chair by Norwegian designer Ingmar Relling for Westnofa
Category
Vintage 1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Beech, Bentwood
H 38.98 in W 25.2 in D 33.47 in
Mid 20th Century Modern Pair of Armchairs by Ingmar Relling for Westnofa, 1960s
By Westnofa Furniture, Ingmar Relling
Located in Brugge, BE
creation: the Siesta chair. This masterpiece garnered him top honors at the Industry Council for Furniture
Category
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Bouclé, Teak
H 31.89 in W 25.99 in D 30.32 in
Siesta Lounge Chairs
By Ingmar Relling
Located in New Haven, CT
lounge chairs, designed by Ingmar Relling in 1965.
This well recognized design is a "timeless" modern
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Bentwood
Swivel Chair / Siesta, 1970s Cechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- Made in Czechoslovakia
- Made of metal, suede faux leather
- The leatherette shows signs of use, soiled on the arms
- Good, original condition.
- Cleared.
Category
Vintage 1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Metal
Retro Swivel Chair, Siesta, 1970s
Located in Praha, CZ
- Made in Czechoslovakia
- Made of metal, leatherette
- Leatherette has some signs use
- Good, original condition.
Category
Vintage 1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Metal
Vintage Siesta Easy Chair by Joe Möbler
Located in Brescia, IT
Original Scandinavian 1960s armchair with bouclé fabric.
A unique piece of furniture with timeless beauty, this seat also has its own stool
original. The frame is made of oak wood ...
Category
Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Siesta Lounge Chair + Footstool by Ingmar Relling
By Westnofa Furniture, Ingmar Relling
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Beech wood and suede Norwegian siesta lounge chair + footstool by Ingmar Relling for Westnofa
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Suede, Beech
Highback "Siesta" lounge chairs in rust toned leather + beech
By Ingmar Relling, Westnofa Furniture
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Norway
Designer: Ingmar Relling
Manufacturer: Westnofa
Era: 1965
Materials: Leather, Beech
Measurements: 25" wide x 31.5" deep x 37.75″ tall
Condition: In excellent original...
Category
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Beech
Pair of highback "Siesta" lounge chairs in brown leather
By Ingmar Relling, Westnofa Furniture
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Norway
Designer: Ingmar Relling
Manufacturer: Westnofa
Era: 1965
Materials: Leather, Beech
Measurements: 25" wide x 31.5" deep x 37.75″ tall
Condition: In excellent original...
Category
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Beech
Midcentury Scandinavian Leather Siesta Lounge Chair & Ottoman by Westnofa Cognac
By Westnofa Furniture
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Westnofa Siesta Mid Century rosewood, highback chair with ottoman. Beautiful cognac leather. The
Category
Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
H 40 in W 25 in D 27 in
Easy Chair Model Siesta Produced by JIO Möbler in Sweden
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare easy chair with stool model Siesta by unknown designer. Produced by JIO Möbler in Sweden
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Sheepskin, Oak
Sought after Ingmar Relling Orbit Chairs / Sofa by A/S Vestlandske Møbelfabrikk
By A/S Vestlandske Møbelfabrikk, Ingmar Relling
Located in Markington, GB
designer behind the famous "Siesta" chair, and has won several awards for his design.
PLEASE NOTE: only
Category
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
H 36.23 in W 30.71 in D 31.5 in
Vintage Mid Century Wire Banana "Siesta" Lounge Chair by Homecrest, Pair
By Homecrest
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Here is a pair of vintage Mid-Century Modern high-back Riviera Siesta Rocker patio lounge chairs
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
1970’s, Norwegian design, "Siesta" lounge chair by Ingmar Relling, leather.
By Ingmar Relling, Westnofa Furniture
Located in Tarm, 82
1970s, Norwegian design, relax chair model 'Siesta' by Ingmar Relling for Westnofa. Original good
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Canvas, Bentwood
H 38.59 in W 25.2 in D 33.08 in
1970’s, Norwegian design, "Siesta" lounge chair by Ingmar Relling, leather.
By Ingmar Relling, Westnofa Furniture
Located in Tarm, 82
1970s, Norwegian design, relax chair model 'Siesta' by Ingmar Relling for Westnofa. Original good
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Canvas, Bentwood
H 38.59 in W 25.2 in D 33.08 in
1960s Mid Century "Siesta" Lounge Chair and Ottoman - Set of 2
By Westnofa Furniture
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Mid-century "Siesta" Lounge Chair and Ottoman designed by Ingmar Relling and manufactured by
Category
Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
1970’s, Norwegian design, "Siesta" lounge chair by Ingmar Relling, black leather
By Ingmar Relling, Westnofa Furniture
Located in Tarm, 82
1970s, Norwegian design, relax chair model 'Siesta' by Ingmar Relling for Westnofa. Original good
Category
Vintage 1970s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Canvas, Bentwood
H 38.59 in W 24.02 in D 33.08 in
Rare Scandinavian lounge chair 'Siesta' by Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs, Finland, 1950s
By Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs, Puunveisto OY
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
'Siesta' lounge chair designed by Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs. A bold organic design that still allures
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
H 38.59 in W 27.17 in D 31.5 in
Pair of lowback "Siesta" lounge chairs in rust toned leather + beech
By Westnofa Furniture, Ingmar Relling
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Norway
Designer: Ingmar Relling
Manufacturer: Westnofa
Era: 1965
Materials: Leather, Beech
Measurements: 25" wide x 31.5" deep x 32″ tall
Condition: In excellent original co...
Category
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Beech
Ingmar Relling for Westnofa Mid Century Leather Siesta Lounge Chair with Ottoman
By Ingmar Relling, Westnofa Furniture
Located in Countryside, IL
Ingmar Relling for Westnofa Mid Century Leather Siesta Lounge Chair with Ottoman
The chair
Category
Vintage 1970s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
H 38.75 in W 24.5 in D 31 in
Mid-Century Modern, 1960, Retro Danish Ingmar Relling Siesta Lounge Chair
By Ingmar Relling, Westnofa Furniture
Located in Markington, GB
1960 retro vintage original Scandinavian Ingmar Relling designed bentwood chair covered in a
Category
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Bentwood
H 37.01 in W 25.2 in D 31.5 in
Artemide Italian "Logico" Table Lamp
By Gerhard Reichert and Michele De Lucchi, Artemide
Located in Toledo, OH
with Artemide Italian "Logic" Floor Lamp and Siesta Chair and Ottoman all go together beautifully but
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Set of 2 Vintage Siesta Lounge Chairs by Ingmar Relling for Westnofa, Norway
By Westnofa Furniture, Ingmar Relling
Located in Ranst, VAN
Great pair of vintage ‘Siesta' lounge chairs. This lounge chairs were designed by Ingmar Relling
Category
Vintage 1970s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
H 38.19 in W 25.6 in D 31.5 in
Pair Black Leather 'Siesta' Dining / Office Chairs By Ingmar Relling Westnova
By Westnofa Furniture, Ingmar Relling
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Beautiful and rare set of two, 1960s, black leather 'Siesta' dining / office chairs designed by
Category
Vintage 1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Bentwood
H 33.47 in W 25.6 in D 23.63 in
Midcentury Westnofa Siesta Cahir + Ottman - Highback Leather - Ingmar Relling
By Ekorness, Westnofa Furniture, Ingmar Relling
Located in Decatur, GA
Vintage midcentury Scandinavian modern "Siesta" lounge chair and ottoman by Ingmar Relling for
Category
Vintage 1970s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Canvas, Beech
H 39 in W 29 in D 33 in
Fauteuil et ottoman scandinave vintage cuir Relling "Siesta" 1970
By Ingmar Relling
Located in NANTES, FR
Fauteuil et ottoman cuir signés Ingmar Relling modèle Siesta, édité par Westnofa dans les années 70
Category
Vintage 1970s German Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather
Scandina Pair of Siesta Armchairs by Ingmar Relling for Westnova 'Norway', 1970
By Ingmar Relling
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Scandinavian pair of leather chairs by Westinofa Furniture Norway Rosewood frame and leather
Category
Vintage 1970s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Bentwood
H 32 in W 25 in D 32 in
Midcentury Siesta Lounge Armchair and Footstool, Ingmar Relling, Westnofa, 1960s
By Westnofa Furniture, Ingmar Relling
Located in Praha, CZ
- very confortable
- rare type
- marked by label
Category
Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Rosewood
H 38.98 in W 29.14 in D 30.32 in
Vintage Leather Wingback Lounge Chair by Kai Bruun
By Sesame, Kai Bruun
Located in North Hollywood, CA
, circa 1960s. This chair, also known as Siesta, is a true testament to the art of furniture making
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
Grey Leather Lounge Chair by Ingmar Relling for Westnofa, Norway 1960s
By Westnofa Furniture, Ingmar Relling
Located in DE MEERN, NL
design with exceptional craftsmanship, look no further than the Grey Leather Siesta Lounge Chair by
Category
Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Canvas, Plywood, Lacquer
H 38.59 in W 25.6 in D 31.5 in
Togo Chair and Ottoman in Purple by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset
By Ligne Roset, Michel Ducaroy
Located in San Diego, CA
fabric design, which gives the chair its relaxed aesthetic.
Features an ergonomic design with multiple
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
Lounge Chair in Solid Oak Wood with Black Textile Cushion and Reclining Backrest
By Laura Noriega
Located in Zapopan, Jalisco. CP
"Siesta" lounge chair, a spacious, sturdy and low chair perfect for lounging carved from solid oak
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Oak
H 35.44 in W 29.53 in D 31.5 in
Kaufeld Siesta 62 lounge chair with ottoman by Jacques Brule
By Hans Kaufeld, Brûle
Located in Ludwigslust, DE
This Siesta 62 comes in an extravagant finish of black leather and a high-quality, fur-like fabric
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Faux Fur
Pair of French Mid-Century Modern Siesta Chaise Lounge Chairs
Located in Miami, FL
What a find. Offered is a pair of vintage Mid-Century Modern high-back patio lounge chairs . These
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Metal
Pair Of Thonet 1951 Siesta Lounge Deck Garden Chairs Medizinal Hans Luckhardt
By Hans & Wassili Luckhardt
Located in Cambridge, GB
New Stock ✅
Pair of Thonet 1951 Siesta Medizinal Chairs by Hans & Wassili Luckhardt
After several
Category
Vintage 1950s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Beech
H 42.92 in W 25.2 in D 27.56 in
Scandinavian Modern Solid Teak Rectangular Coffee Table Style of Westnofa Norway
By Westnofa Furniture
Located in Topeka, KS
Ingmar Relling who is best known for his famous seating piece, the high-backed Siesta chair. This
Category
20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak
H 18.5 in W 51.5 in D 27 in
Mid-Century Modern 1960 Retro Danish Ingmar Relling Siesta Sofa or Chairs
By Westnofa Furniture, Ingmar Relling
Located in Markington, GB
1960 retro vintage original Scandinavian Ingmar Relling designed bentwood unusual lightwood siesta
Category
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Bentwood, Fabric
H 31.5 in W 98.43 in D 29.53 in
Mid-Century Black Siesta Lounge Chair by Ingmar Relling for Westnofa, Norway 196
By Ingmar Relling, Westnofa Furniture
Located in DE MEERN, NL
chair's prominence in the room's design.
The Mid-Century "SIESTA" Armchair by Ingmar Relling for Westnova
Category
Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Canvas, Wood, Bentwood, Plywood
H 31.5 in W 28.35 in D 29.53 in
Carl-Gustaf Hiort Af Ornäs "Siesta" Armchair
By Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs, Puunveisto OY
Located in Helsinki, FI
always strived to make the objects beautiful from all angles, and the Siesta armchair is a perfect
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Wood
Mid-Century Modern Siesta Fiora Loungechair, Hight Back by Ingmar Relling. New
By Ingmar Relling
Located in Courbevoie, FR
SIESTA FIORA was launched in 2005 to celebrate Siesta’s 40th anniversary. SIESTA FIORA stands out
Category
Early 2000s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Oak
H 33.47 in W 24.41 in D 31.5 in
Togo Fireside Chair by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset (Like New)
By Michel Ducaroy
Located in Centreville, VA
Togo as a seat for afternoon siestas or relaxing evenings spent in the greatest of comfort. Made in
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Polyester
Lounge Chair in Solid Oak Wood with Mint Textile Cushion and Reclining Backrest
By Laura Noriega
Located in Zapopan, Jalisco. CP
"Siesta" lounge chair, a spacious, sturdy and low chair perfect for lounging carved from solid oak
Category
2010s Mexican Scandinavian Modern Chaise Longues
Materials
Oak
H 35.44 in W 29.53 in D 31.5 in
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Siesta Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs
Find a variety of siesta chairs available on 1stDibs. Each of these unique siesta chairs was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, animal skin and leather. Siesta chairs have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Siesta chairs bearing Mid-Century Modern or Scandinavian Modern hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Many siesta chairs are appealing in their simplicity, but Ingmar Relling, Westnofa Furniture and Hans & Wassili Luckhardt produced popular siesta chairs that are worth a look.
How Much are Siesta Chairs?
Prices for siesta chairs start at $495 and top out at $11,651 with the average selling for $1,600.
Finding the Right Seating for You
With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.
Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.
Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.
The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.
Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.
With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.
Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.
No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.
Questions About Siesta Chairs
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